Social inclusion
All individuals should have the right to be an equal member of society, with the same human rights regardless of gender, disabilities and social status.
IM is a Swedish development cooperation organisation working to achieve a world free from poverty and exclusion.
We are working in the following areas:
Economic inclusion
Everyone deserves to be in control of their own economic life and have the possibility to earn their own income, own land and afford an education.
Civil society and civic space
The civil society plays an important part in a democratic society. It represents and defends marginalized groups while raising awareness.
NEWS
Joint statement: Civilians must be protected in Israel and Palestine
At the time of writing, 119 people have been killed in Gaza in recent days, including 27 children. In Israel, eight people have been killed, including a child. Both Israel’s airstrikes on civilians in Gaza and…
Comment: Violence in Palestine must end
Hundreds of Palestinians have been injured and many have been killed in recent days of violence, which has escalated since Israeli security forces stormed the Al Aqsa Mosque, one of Islam’s most sacred sites. Israel’s occupation…
Anders Kompass proposed as new chairman of IM
Anders Kompass has worked with development issues and human rights for almost 40 years, both in civil society, the UN system and as a diplomat. He has mediated between the government and the guerrilla in El…
’Case Manuela’ might change the legislation
Like many other poor women in rural El Salvador, Manuela lacked education. Her life was just hard work and she married early. She gave birth to two children at home because she lacked access to maternity…
IM is now establishing Humanium Metal on the African continent– starting with Zambia
The first, symbolic, destruction of illegal weapons took place at a ceremony last week in the capital Lusaka, with dedicated speeches of Sweden’s Ambassador to Zambia Anna Maj Hultgård and Zambia’s Minister of Home Affairs Stephen…
Humanium Metal by IM
Humanium Metal is transforming illegal seized firearms from governmental weapons destruction programmes in regions affected by armed violence into non-lethal commodities for peace. The income generated with Humanium Metal is re-invested into communities affected by gun violence, aiming to break the vicious cycle of violence and poverty. Through the initiative the private sector, right-holders, civil society, consumers and governments are connected in a virtuous cycle for peace and security.
Where we are
IM collaborates with partners in fifteen countries in six areas of the world. Here you will find more information about our work in all countries.